Illinois Institute of Technology

What are the graduation rates for students at Illinois Institute of Technology?

Illinois Tech's reported six-year graduation rate is 75% for the measured first-time, full-time undergraduate cohort. Its four-year rate is 34%. Together, the figures show why a student should distinguish eventual completion from completion on a four-year schedule.

The reported first-year retention rate is 86%, meaning that most students in the measured cohort returned the following fall. Graduation and retention measures describe groups of students under defined reporting rules; they do not predict an individual outcome and should not be applied without qualification to transfer or part-time students.

For cost planning, the gap between four- and six-year completion deserves attention. Applicants can ask their intended department how often required courses are offered and map a sample four-year schedule, particularly if they expect to transfer credits, change majors, or study part time.

What is the earning potential for graduates at Illinois Institute of Technology?

Federal College Scorecard program data report earnings measured one year after completion for certain Illinois Tech fields. The reported figures include $65,905 for computer science, $72,753 for computer engineering, $63,252 for mechanical engineering, and $47,606 for architecture. These are field-specific observations, not a university-wide starting salary or a promise to future graduates.

College Scorecard earnings measures generally reflect the median earnings of federally aided completers with earnings records who are not enrolled during the measurement period. They do not capture every graduate or describe the full range of salaries. Program, credential level, location, employment status, further education, and time in the labor market all affect how useful a comparison is.

Students comparing majors should pair earnings figures with the exact degree and cohort definition shown in College Scorecard, as well as the cost and length of the program. A one-year measure can be especially incomplete for fields in which further study or professional licensing is common.